A young male patient presents with complete rectal prolapse. The surgery of choice is
Correct Answer: Abdominal rectopexy
Description: Surgery is required, and the operation can be performed the perineal or the abdominal approaches. An abdominal rectopexy has a lower rate of recurrence,As an abdominal procedure risks damage to the pelvic autonomic nerves, resulting in possible sexual dysfunction, a perineal approach is also usually preferred in young men. Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1225
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